Golden Rutile Quartz & Amethyst Pendant

£40.00

This pendant is made with sterling silver and sold with a 20" sterling silver figaro chain.

Borealis Jewellery Design's sterling silver pendants and chains are carefully selected, for both eye-catching design and high quality, from silversmiths in India, Thailand and the USA as well as the UK.

Included with this pendant is a presentation bag and a card describing its gemstones.

Rutilated Quartz

As with any quartz, Rutilated Quartz is considered a stone of power, and the characteristic needle-like inclusions of titanium dioxide – known as rutile – have given it a number of nicknames, including fleches d’amour (or Cupid’s darts). These inclusions can be any colour: red, black, silver, and occasionally even green or gold.

Rutile is said to act as an amplifier to intensify the metaphysical properties of its host crystal. As Quartz is already considered to be the most versatile stone for healing, naturally strengthening and harmonising all types of energy, including that of other stones, the rutile variety is positively abuzz with positive energy. It is said to enhance its wearer’s understanding of particularly difficult situations, and to help highlight solutions, even when it seems there may be no way out. Quartz is likewise believed to amplify thoughts and prayers and to keep its wearer in touch with their spiritual side.

Amethyst

Used as a royal emblem throughout history because of its deep purple colour, Amethyst was once listed alongside diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald as one of the five most valuable gemstones in existence, until the discovery of extensive deposits in Brazil during the 16th and 17th centuries.

Traditionally used to prevent drunkenness, Amethyst is believed to help protect against all forms of addiction or excess, and is considered to be a deeply spiritual stone. Leonardo da Vinci also claimed that this stone could 'quicken the intelligence', and the ancient Egyptians saw it as the stone of wisdom and clarity of thought. Amethyst was also believed to protect its wearer from thieves.